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Novell, Inc.

Aftg-tg, L.l.c.

Aftg-tg, L.c.c.

Phillip M. Adams & Associates, L.l.c.

Phillip M. Adams & Associates

Phillip M Adams

Sound waves of an amplitude having a waveform (first value as a function of time and a first maximum) pass into a manifold, which subdivides flow and sound into multiple paths of differing length, yielding transit times offsetting the arrival of each instance of the waveform at an outlet or exit. This minimizes the addition of energy (sound volume, amplitude) arriving at the exit or terminus from each path. Amplitude is thereby reduced (although the waveform shape remains), repeated and offset by the transit time delays of paths discharging at the terminus. One may select the number of paths based on a desired reduction in the sound amplitude. That number is approximately inversely proportional to the ratio of the reduction. For example, six unique paths in an experiment reduced original amplitude (sound volume) to a sixth at an exit.

Sound attenuator apparatus and method

Identifying and selecting a specific component of a computing system, typically by accessing its PCI and PCI Express (PCIe) configuration address space, an apparatus and method discover actual control or configuration addresses and characterize each as documented, partially documented, reserved, partially reserved, documented reserved test, partially documented reserved test, or undocumented. A filtered subset is tested by accessing each address contained in the subset, and verifying either continuity or failure of operation of the tested component or the system in response to that access. Attempting to read from or write to (or both) subset addresses proves the component and system to be compliant or non-compliant with the specification.

PCI/PCIe-non-compliance-vulnerability detection apparatus and method

Apparatus and methods to evaluate computing systems' vulnerability implement a series of steps wherein a system may be selected, and a specific component identified. Obtaining component information may include methods for accessing its configuration address space. Creation of a list of control or configuration addresses is followed by filtering to identify documented, reserved addresses, documented reserved test addresses, and undocumented addresses. A filtered subset is tested by accessing each address contained in the subset, and verifying continuity of operation of the tested component, then accesses by reading, writing, or both to subset addresses to classify as benign to component and system. Failure may constitute data damage, component damage, system damage, component failure, or system failure.

Computer system vulnerability analysis apparatus and method

An apparatus and method for sensing position according to flow velocity includes at least two pitot tubes each defining a central axis is along mutually orthogonal axes. Each of at least two pressure sensors is positioned in fluid communication with a corresponding one of the at least two pitot tubes. A controller receives outputs from the at least two pressure sensors and analyzes to determine at least one of an angular and translational velocity according to the outputs. A distance traveled is then determined according to the at least one of an angular and translational velocity. Corresponding methods of use and calibration are also disclosed.

Pitot tube velocimeter system

A compact continuous positive airway pressure apparatus and method provide a flatter profile and more compact thickness, including a larger lateral dimension in order to be accommodated in conventional luggage designed to stow laptop computers having a smaller aspect ratio of thickness to length or thickness to width. Air tubing may be coiled within a case or coiled as about a spool-like configuration in the base unit of the device.

Compact continuous positive airway pressure apparatus and method

An engine identifying segments or portions of one source material or source file common to or found in another source material or file. The engine may receive a first data stream in binary form as well as a second stream in binary form. The engine may include a data stream processor or pre-processor programmed to translate the first and second data streams to generate respective first and second processed data streams. The commonality between the first and second processed data streams may be greater than the commonality between the first and second data streams themselves. Also, a comparator may be programmed to compare the first and second process data streams and identify binary segments found in both the first and second processed data streams.

Computerized, copy detection and discrimination apparatus and method

A method and apparatus for detecting, curing and remedying invasive software installation inadvertently, negligently, or intentionally marketed by a vendor. A party may procure a product that sends back invasive data to a source. A testing regimen may identify and defeat sources of any invasive executables found. Accordingly, a party may identify those software packages deemed invasive, and may optionally provide a solution to either defeat or monitor them, where practicable. An independent developer may obtain intellectual property rights in the testing, solution or both of the counter-invasive software system or product. An independent developer may become a supplier of testing or solution systems, motivating a supplier by one of several mechanisms. The developer or damaged party may obtain a legal status with respect to the vendor or of a host of software as a customer, user, clients, shareholder, etc., in order to exercise rights and remedies or provide motivation to a vendor who does not take responsibility for its actions as executed by its marketed products.

Counter-invasive software system and method

A computer hardware life-extension apparatus and method is disclosed to circumvent hardware-dependent software installation locks, imposed by selected software packages, which may artificially enforce compliance with a minimum set of hardware requirements before allowing installation. Various techniques may be used to circumvent the artificial hardware locks, thereby effectively extending the useful life, and delaying the forced obsolescence, of selected computer hardware. An apparatus and method in accordance with the invention may be used to extend the life of a wide variety of computer hardware, including but not limited to processors, main memory, secondary storage devices, and the like.

Computer-hardware, life-extension apparatus and method

A relative positioning system enabling a user to return to a starting position or some other point on the user's path. The system may include an array of accelerometers. The output from the accelerometers may be integrated to quantify movement of the array. The various movements of the array may be reconstructed to determine a net two or three dimensional translation. The current location of the array may be compared to a reference point to derive at trajectory directing the user to the reference point, such as an originating point. The trajectory may be continuously or periodically updated. Applications may include various displays presenting images, numbers, pointers, paths, vectors, or data by digital screens, watch faces, or other devices integrated with or remote from the processor calculating the vector back to the point of origin.

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Afton, WY, United States of America

Phillip M Adams